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Area Studies Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 217 students earned their Area Studies degrees in CT.

An Area Studies major is the 59th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Connecticut

Area Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 185
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a area studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area studies majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%
  • White: 46.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.0%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 200 people employed in jobs related to an area studies degree, compared to 9,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Connecticut

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There are 7 colleges in Connecticut that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Wesleyan University

Middletown
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Wesleyan U. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Yale University

New Haven
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

#3

Trinity College

Hartford
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. In their early career, Trinity Bantams grads earn an average salary of $61,447. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,694.

#4

Connecticut College

New London
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

In their early career, Conn College grads earn an average salary of $53,562. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. This public school has an average net price of $22,974.

#6

Fairfield University

Fairfield
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Fairfield U. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. An average student at UBridgeport will pay a net price of $25,084. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

Area Studies Careers in CT

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 5% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to area studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Ethnic Studies 112

View all majors related to Area Studies

View Nationwide Area Studies Report

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